Articles related to "Distillery"

Whisky distilleries worldwide are cottoning on to the fact that doing tours is a handy moneyspinner. Knowing which distilleries give best value for money visits is tough.

Scottish whisky is renowned worldwide but single malt from Islay distilleries is in a class of its own. Incredibly, this tranquil island has eight distilleries to sample.

In November 2006, the St. George's distillery in Norfolk started producing peated and unpeated whisky. This article describes its heritage and how its whisky will taste.

The First President of the United States ground flour and distilled whiskey. Now, visitors can tour these sites and see them operate, but few take advantage of it.

Ireland produces single malt, single grain, blended and pure pot still whiskies. Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, and there are three whiskey distilleries in Ireland.

Elquí Valley is the cradle of pisco. To learn about the production of pisco brandy and to sample a pisco cocktail like pisco sour, take a tour at Planta Capel in Vicuña.

Cooley Distillery's award winning Irish whiskeys arrive in Canada- just in time for St. Patrick's Day and for any occassion where a fine spirit is in good order.

After a century break, Wales revived its whiskey industry with the launch of Penderyn in 2004. Travelers can taste all six brands on site, just feet away from the still.

The Distillery District in Toronto mixes historic buildings with a fresh vibe to generate one of the hottest areas of downtown.

Take a day or two and explore some highlights within this region of KY. Learn about a past president, visit the home that inspired the state song, and taste KY bourbon.

Bourbon whiskey is the official spirit of America and has a long, colorful history. Premium bourbon brands are the best bourbon whiskeys in this American tradition.

Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.

Scotland is home to several distinct whisky regions, with taste and styles of their own.

Whisky has never been more in demand and now is the perfect time to consider investing in it. This article offers suggestions to the potential whisky investor.

England has now been put back on the whisky map, a century after the last English distillery closed.

From colonial times to present day whiskey has been a mainstay in American libations. Corn, charcoal and limestone springs are just some of the reasons why.

In a shopping rut? Toronto's historic Distillery District houses some of the funkiest shops in the city!

This article considers what poor barley harvests, supermarket discounting and increased foreign demand will have on the future of consumer's whisky choices in the UK.

Prohibition in Canada was short, but laws were in effect in the US for many years. It was disastrous. Canadian bootleggers, rumrunners and then mobsters made fortunes

Seeing the sights of Toronto doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Avoid the usual tourist traps and explore the neighbourhoods the way the locals do.

High in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, near Salt Lake City, a mining town museum is reborn and dedicated distillers bring whiskey to a high art.

Trust the innovators at Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery to honor tradition, while heralding the exciting future of premium malt whisky.

Whether staying home or planning a vacation this summer, there are a number of free attractions located in most towns.

Ten of the best things to do in Northern Ireland for 2008, from the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Distillery to seeing Coldplay and Lee Evans live in Belfast.

Glasgow's food and drink exhibition, Enjoy the Taste of Scotland, is a treat for lovers of haggis, whisky and Scottish beer, as generous tastings were on offer.

A new Scotland travel guide, specially a Rough Guide, is welcome. This covers hotels, restaurants, sights and more, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Highlands & islands.

Michael Jackson, renowned writer on beer and whisky, takes the reader on a tour of the world of single malt scotch in the 5th Edition of his exhaustive guide

Scotch whisky, single malt whisky, grain whiskies, blended whiskies, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside whiskies - what does all this whisky terminology mean?

Every year 2000 farms in the hills above Taif produce a hundred million roses which are double-distilled to produce much valued rose essence or otto.

What's the difference between Jack Daniel's Black Label, Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel? Find out here!

Pronouncing some whisky distillery names can be tricky. For those of you who stumble over names like Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Lagavulin, Ledaig and Uigeadail, read on.

To help spread some cheer this St. Patrick's Day you have Master Distiller Colum Egan's terrific whiskey-laced recipes to help pave the way.

From the Guinness Factory and Waterford Crystal Factory to the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland has much to offer sight-seers.

Antrim hotels, coaching inns, other accommodation on Northern Ireland's Antrim coast. Sights include the Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery and the Glens of Antrim

Plantation great houses, aquariums, a golf course, beaches, Amstel Brewery and glimpses into day-to-day lives of the islanders are among the island's Dutch treats.

A holiday in Toronto, Canada can be fun for the whole family. The city is filled with attractions that will appeal to both children and adults any time of the year.

Located just east of Portland, Oregon, McMenamins Edgefield Manor offers entertainment, lodging, good eating and refreshing drinks in a farmland setting.

Park City is a year-round destination, filled with arts, sports, history and good food at any season, not just in the winter when it becomes ski capital of the west.

The Soulpepper Theatre Company has done it again - a stunning production that leaves its audiences guessing and wondering what they have just witnessed.

The Soulpepper Theatre Company has done it again - a stunning production that leaves its audiences guessing and wondering what they have just witnessed.

Barbados, the easternmost Caribbean island, is home to friendly life-loving Bajans. Mount Gay Rum's popular tour is a good introduction to the island's best-known export.

What is love? Is it real? Is it a bargain or a commitment? Love is at the centre of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing.

Enjoy an evening dedicated to local food and wine pairing with creations from Ontario's top Chefs and vineyards at Sip & Savour in Toronto's Distillery District.

Tour Danish Distiller's factory in Aalborg, Denmark to learn how akvavit and Gammel Dansk, an herbal aperitif, is made.

With a picturesque location, just a few hours from London, and packed with fascinating places to visit, Plymouth in South Devon is the perfect place for a weekend break.

The solitude and wild, natural beauty of Scotland's Isle of Jura makes it a unique vacation spot for whisky sampling, hunting, hiking and bird-watching.

From its invention in Kentucky in the late 1700's to the renaming of the company in 1933, Jim Beam has been a must have in any home bar or drinking establishment.

Take a look into the world of whisky blending in the Scottish Highlands to discover how Dewar's came to be synonomous with premium whisky the world over.

Bruichladdich Distillery, already respected for their single malt whiskey, is now producing some of the finest and most innovative rum available anywhere in the world.

The West coast Scottish island single malts are very different beasts from each other. This article looks at their characteristics and how they differ.